1996 OLDSMOBILE AURORA air conditioning

Xkaction Control System Active Light
TRACTION ACTIVE
When your traction control
system is limiting wheel
spin, this light will come on.
Slippery road conditions
may exist if the traction
control system active light
comes on,
so adjust your
driving accordingly.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
This gage shows the engine
coolant temperature.
The light will stay on for a few seconds after the traction
control system stops limiting wheel spin. If
the gage pointer moves into the red warning zone,
your engine is hot. To prevent engine overheating, the
air conditioning compressor will turn off automatically,
a fast-pulsed chime will sound, and the message
ENGINE
HOT ... A/C OFF will appear in the information
center.
As the engine cools down, the air conditioning
compressor will automatically turn back on.
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Operating the RECIRC mode in cold temperatures or
under high humidity conditions may cause moisture to
form on the inside of the windshield. If this condition
occurs, deselect the RECIRC button.
A/C ON: Press this button to turn the air conditioning
on and off. If the system is operating in the automatic
mode, the A/C
ON indicator light will automatically
illuminate.
In the auto mode, the A/C compressor will
only operate when the system determines it is needed.
OFF: Rotate the AUTO-PUSH knob to the OFF
position. Turning the system off will cause the fan to
turn off and the airflow to be directed out the lower floor
outlets. The system will still try to keep the interior of
the vehicle at the previously chosen comfort setting. The
outside temperature will show in the display when the
system is
OFF.
Air Conditioning
The air conditioner cools, dehumidifies and filters the
air for the inside of the vehicle.
The air conditioning compressor is enabled in all
modes unless the A/C
ON button is in the off position
(indicator light will not be illuminated). However, the
air conditioning compressor will not operate when the
outside temperature is below 44°F
(7 "C). When the
air conditioner is on, you may sometimes notice slight
changes in your vehicle's engine speed and power. This
is normal, because the system is designed to cycle the
compressor on and off
to keep the desired cooling and
help fuel economy.
On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let
the hot
air out. This reduces the time required to cool the
interior of the vehicle to a comfortable level.
If the
system is in the automatic mode (AUTO-PUSH knob
indicator light
is on), during very hot days the system
will automatically
go to the RECIRC mode and the
temperature door will
be positioned at the full cold position
for maximum cooling. You can choose the extreme comfort setting of
60°F ( 16 " C), but the system will not cool any
faster by choosing the extreme comfort setting.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
FUSE BLOCK
I II 11 FOGLAMP2 I II I
COOLING
FAN #2
ji
COOLING
FAN #3
Fuse
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Usage
Air Conditioning Center
Open
Open
Horn
Open
Fog Lamp 2
Cooling Fan #2
Cooling Fan #3
Cooling Fan
ABS Main
ABS Pump
Motor
Fog Lamp
Horn
Flash to Pass
6-66
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Capacities and Specifications
Automatic Transaxle (Overdrive)
When draining or replacing torque converter, more fluid may be needed.
Pan Removal and Replacement .......................................... 6.5 quarts (6.0 L)
After Complete Overhaul .............................................. 11 quarts (10.5 L)
Cooling System ....................................................... 13 quarts (12.0 L)
Engine Crankcase ...................................................... 7 quarts (6.6 L)
When changingfilter, up to 0.5 quart (0.5 L) more oil may be needed.
Fuel Tank ......................................................... 19.4 gallons (73.4 L)
Windshield Washer Fluid Tanks ........................................ 3.8 quarts (3.6 L)
Windshield Wiper Blades (6.32 Pin Type) ............................... 22 inches (565 mm)
Power Steering
Pump Only ............................................................. 1 pint (0.5 L)
Complete System ..................................................... 1.5 pints (0.7 L)
Tire Pressures, Sizes ....................... See Tire-Loading Information label on driver’s door.
Wheel Nut Torque .................................................. 100 lb-ft (140 Nam)
Refrigerant (R-l34a), Air Conditioning .................. See refrigerant change label the hood.
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Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
If you’re not sure, ask your Aurora retailer.
Vehicle Dimensions
Length ................ 205.4 inches (5 217 mm)
Width
.................. 74.4 inches (1 890 mm)
Height
.................. 55.4 inches (1 407 mm)
Wheelbase
............. 11 3.8 inches (2 89 1 mm)
Front Tread
.............. 62.5 inches (1 587 mm)
Rear Tread
.............. 62.5 inches (1 587 mm)
Engine Specifications
VIN Engine Code ........................... C
Type
.................................... V8
Displacement ........................ 4.0 Liters
Horsepower
............................. 250
Compression Ratio
...................... 10.3: 1
Firing Order
.................... -2-7-3-4-5-6-8
Thermostat Temperature
Specification
.................... 180°F (82°C)
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Element .......... AC Type A- 1096C
Engine
Oil Filter ................ AC Type PF-58
Spark Plugs
................... AC Type041 -900
uap: 0.050 inch (1.52 mm)
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Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-54
AirBag
....................................... 1-18
How Does it Restrain
........................... 1-22
How it Works
................................ 1-20
Location
.................................... 1-20
Readiness Light ......................... 1 . 19, 2-64
Servicing
................................... 1-23
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-21
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-22
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-21
Air Cleaner
.................................... 6-14
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-5
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-69
Air Control. Climate Control System
............. 3.3. 3.4
Alarm. Universal Theft-Deterrent .................. 2- 15
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-46
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-53
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-28
Antifreeze
...................................... 6-20
Anti-Lock
Brakes
...................................... 4-6
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.66. 4.6
Anti-LockoutFeature
............................ 2-7
Anti.Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-23
Appearance Care
................................ 6-48
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-55
Arbitration Program
............................... 8-6 Ashtrays
....................................... 2-52
Audio Equipment, Adding
........................ 3-26
Audio Systems
................................. 3-10
Automatic
DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Electronic Climate Control
...................... 3-1
Overdrive
................................... 2-25
Check
...................................... 7-39
Fluid
....................................... 6-17
Operation
................................... 2-23
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-41
Auto-Push Knob, Climate Control
.................. 3-2
Averagespeed
................................. 2-76
Battery
........................ : ............. 6-30
Jump Starting ................................. 5-2
Replacement
.................................. 2-11
Saver
...................................... 2-47
Audio
Controls, Steering Wheel Touch Control
....... 3-25
Automatic Transaxle
WarningLight
............................... 2-64
Warnings
................................ 5-2, 5-5
Belt, Engine Accessory
.......................... 6-70
Battery
Voltage Message
......................... 2-76
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-6
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-6
9-1
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Recall on DIC ................................. 2-80
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-4
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning
.................... 6-69
Remote Fuel Door Release
............................. 6-4
Lock Control
................................. 2-8
Lock Control. Personalization
.................... 2-9
Trunk Release
................................ 2- 13
Replacement
Bulbs
...................................... 6-67
Parts
....................................... 6-69
Wheel
...................................... 6-46
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-46
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 8-7
Restraints
Checking
................................... 1-45
Child
....................................... 1-34
Head
........................................ 1-5
Replacing Parts After a Crash
................... 1-46
System Check
................................ 7-39
Reverse. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-24
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-24
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-4
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
..................... 8-5
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-36
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-42
Safety Belts
................................... 1-6
Care
....................................... 6-51
Children
.................................... 1-32
Adults
...................................... 1-11
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-30 Driver Position
............................... 1-11
Extender .................................... 1-45
Incorrect
Usage .................... 1.14. 1.43. 1-44
Lap Belt
.................................... 1-31
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1.11. 1.25
Larger Children
.............................. 1-42
Rear Comfort Guides
.......................... 1-28
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-24
Reminder Light
.......................... 1.6. 2.63
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-46
How
to Wear Properly
......................... 1 . 11
Questions and Answers
........................ 1 . 10
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-25
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-24
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment
............... 1 . 13
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-32
Use During Pregnancy ......................... 1-24
WhyThey Work
............................... 1-7
Safety Belt Extender
............................ 1-45
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-35
Safety Defects. Reporting
......................... 8-7
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... 111
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-2
Seatback. Reclining Front
......................... 1-4
Seats
Controls
..................................... 1-1
Heated ...................................... 1-4
Lumbar Control
............................... 1-2
Power
....................................... 1-1
Securing
a Child Restraint ............ 1.36. 1.38. 1-40
Seat Cushion. Removing the Rear
.................. 6-60
...
9-8
.
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